BIMM University and Notting Hill Academy of Music Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Music Students

31 July 2025 - Press release

BIMM University Partners with Notting Hill Academy of Music to Award Recognised Qualifications in Music Education

 

BIMM University, one of the UK’s leading creative arts institutions, has announced an exciting new partnership with the Notting Hill Academy of Music (NHAM), a respected provider for aspiring music industry professionals. This collaboration will provide students with expanded opportunities, enhanced academic quality, and a dynamic, interconnected learning experience.

Through this partnership, all courses delivered at NHAM will be formally approved and awarded by BIMM University. This means students at NHAM will benefit from BIMM’s robust academic standards while graduating with a BIMM University qualification, recognised throughout the creative industries in the UK and beyond.

NHAM students will also gain access to collaborative projects and networking opportunities with students from BIMM University, creating a vibrant, cross-disciplinary environment that reflects the realities of today’s music and creative industries.

"This partnership marks a new chapter for Notting Hill Academy of Music," said NHAM Founder Shabs Jobanputra. "We are proud to join forces with BIMM University to offer our students a qualification that carries real weight in the industry, while continuing to deliver the hands-on, industry-led teaching that NHAM is known for. Together, we are opening new doors for emerging talent."

David Rowe, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Music at BIMM University, added: "We are delighted to welcome Notting Hill Academy of Music into the BIMM University family. NHAM’s focus on the music industry and its innovative approach to education align perfectly with our mission to nurture the next generation of creative professionals. This partnership will enrich both institutions and, most importantly, benefit the students who are shaping the future of the music industry."

The partnership is now in effect, with new students at NHAM enrolling on BIMM University-approved programmes from September 2025 onwards.